The 'Death Marches' occurred primarily during which phase of the war?
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Correct answer: The final months of the war as the Allies closed in
As Allied forces advanced, the Nazis forced camp inmates to march long distances toward the German interior to prevent their liberation and hide evidence. Thousands died from exhaustion, starvation, and execution during these brutal evacuations.
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